1. Rontoms
Where: 600 E Burnside
(503) 236-4536
What: A spacious indoor lounge and a lovely outdoor patio (with the ping-pong table) make this bar a popular hangout. Visit during happy hour (4:30 - 6:30) for rock-bottom food and drink prices.
2. Blitz
Where: 2239 SE 11th Ave. (Corner of SE 11th and SE Sherman)
503.236.3592
What: This huge bar is great for group gatherings. In addition to ping pong tables (and weekly tournaments), they also have shuffleboard, foos ball, and TVs for sports viewing. The food is better than most typical bars, too.
3. The Nest
<p><strong>Where:</strong> 1801 NE Alberta St.
<br> (503) 282.0230
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<p><strong>What:</strong> Flock to the nest for outdoor ping pong on the patio. It's a dive, complete with strong drinks, irregular cleaning schedules and friendly staff.
4. Zach’s Shack
Where: 4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd
(503) 233-4616
What: There's a time and a place for hot dogs and beer, and Zach's Shack has 'em both on tap. The ping pong table is out back, so if the weather cooperates, you'll have a reason to stick around after you've stuffed yourself with that Chicago-style dog (or sausage, or veggie dog ... you get the picture.)
5. Candlelight Cafe And Bar
Where: 2032 SW Fifth Ave
(503) 222-3378
What: Known for its diverse crowd and live musical entertainment, the Candlelight is certainly a top spot for people-watching in Portland. In addition to ping pong, they also offer pool tables and televisions. A bit of everything, really!
6. Slabtown
Where: 1033 NW 16th Ave
(503) 223-0099
What: Not your typical Pearl District Bar, Slabtown is all about the PBR, greasy food, and rockin' music. Ping pong, video games, and Monday Trivia Night round out the entertainment.
7. A & L Pub
Where: 5933 NE Glisan Street
(503) 234.7607
What: A sports bar with a Steelers fan base, this place has big-screen TVs, pool tables, darts, and a ping pong table. It's also within stumbling distance to the MAX, which is handy if you've had one too many.
8. Black Cat Tavern
Where: 8230 SE 13th Ave
(503) 235.3571
What: This quintessential neighborhood bar is known far and wide for shuffleboard and cheap beer. Plus there's also a pool table plus a ping pong table on the patio. Even though smoking is no longer legal indoors, this bar still has a "smoky" feel.